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Maldivian Academy of Diving

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Located on the stunning, inhabited island of Himmafushi in North Male' Atoll of the Maldives, Maldivian Academy of Diving is the country’s only PADI Career Development Center (CDC) and is a multi-award-winning academy. Maldivian Academy of Diving has earned:🏆 PADI EMEA’s Outstanding Contribution to Professional Diver Training in 2024, with the leading Course Director winning this award for 2021 and 2022🏆 Platinum Award in 2024 and Gold Award in 2025Led by Gold Course Director Adam Ashraf and mentored by Platinum Course Director Mark Soworka of Dive-Careers.com, the world’s largest PADI Pro training network, we provide top-tier diving education for all levels. Whether you're taking your first breaths underwater or advancing your professional diving career, our expert instructors ensure a safe, supportive, and world-class learning experience.With well-equipped training facilities and access to globally renowned dive sites, you’ll train in sheltered lagoons, explore open waters, and develop skills alongside some of the best in the industry.Join us and transform your passion for diving into a thrilling, life-changing adventure! 
Activities offered

PADI Scuba Diving, PADI Snorkelling, Conservation, PADI First Aid - EFR, Adaptive Diving

Conservation awards

Languages

English

Hours
Mon:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tue:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wed:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thu:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Fri:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sat:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Sun:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Our Courses

Scuba diving
Tec diving
Freediving
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Other Activities

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Dive Sites

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Marine Life

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Services

Air Fills, Nitrox, Scuba equipment rental, Freediving equipment rental, Conservation activities

Adaptive services

Staff trained in adaptive support

Facilities

Onsite classroom, Adaptive Services Facility, Air Conditioning, Wi-Fi (FREE), Retail Shop, Waterfront location, House reef, Dive boat, Onsite accommodation, Food & Drinks

Staff

5 PADI Instructors

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Compass, Wetsuit – shorty, Mask & Snorkel, Open-heel fins, Full-foot fins, Wetsuit – 3mm, Children sizes, Flashlight, Regulator, Dive Computer, Gauges, BCD, Aluminum Cylinders

EQUIPMENT SERVICE & REPAIR

Payment methods

Bank / Debit Card, Bank Transfer, VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, Cash (local currency)

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